International Student Services
Admission Information
Please send the following documents to apply to Edmonds CC:
A completed international student application form: Application PDF Download
Please double check all signature areas that apply to you. The minimum age of any Edmonds CC student is 16 years of age at the time of arrival. If you are under the age of 18, please review and sign the acknowledgment of risks and consent to medical care sections on the application form.
Current official bank statement with a minimum balance of $16,611(US dollars).
The statement must be in English and issued within the past 6 months.
$50 (US Dollars) non-refundable application fee.
There are three (3) ways to pay your application fee:
- Personal Check (USA)/Bank Check (International)
- Money Order (USA, International)
- Wire Transfer (International)
- Credit Card PDF Download of Credit Card Authorization Form
The following information must be used for wiring money to Edmonds Community College:
- Beneficiary: Edmonds Community College
- Account # 153 5011 418 47
- Bank: U.S.Bank James Village Branch
- ABA: 125 000 105
- Address: 19420 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98036 USA
- Student Information: Student full name & student I.D. number (if you have one already)
If you are applying for the High School Completion Program
Please also include your official high school transcripts for equivalent grades 9, 10, 11 & 12. Transcripts must be a certified copy in English.
If you are currently attending another school in the U.S.
Please send a Transfer Release form: Transfer Eligibility Form PDF Download
Is your spouse and/or child coming with you?
If you are applying for a F2 visa(s) for a spouse or child(ren), please include the dependent form with your application. An additional $4,500 (US Dollars) per person must be added to your bank statement
English Proficiency
Students must be proficient in English to enter the High School Completion Program and College Program. No TOEFL required. Instead students take the Edmonds English Placement assessment upon arrival and are assigned appropriate classes.
How can I send my application materials?
By fax: (425) 774-0455
By email: issadmissions@edcc.edu
By mail to: Edmonds Community College
International Student Services
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036 USA
Costs 2009-2010
Effective Dates: September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010
Tuition and Program Costs (Per Quarter) |
|
|---|---|
| School Tuition: IESL | $2,706 |
| College, High School (depending on credits) | $2,706-$2,814 |
| Registration Fee: (for college students only, not ESL) | $5.12 per credit |
| Application Fee: (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Orientation Testing Fee: (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Health Insurance:(mandatory, if no insurance from home country) | $201 per quarter |
| Application fee from ESL to College | $35 |
| IESL Lab Fee: | $19.50 |
| Additional Costs (Estimate) | |
| Books: | $300-$400 per quarter |
| Transportation: (Upon full payment of tuition) | FREE BUS pass for local access |
| Miscellaneous Expenses: | $300-$400 per month |
Total Costs For One Academic Year (September – June) |
|
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,118 |
| Living Expenses (housing, food and Miscellaneous) | $5,890 |
| Books/Supplies | $2,000 |
| Health Insurance | $603 |
| Approximate Annual Total | $16,611 |
Academic Calendar
| Quarter | Arrival Dates | Orientation Week | Quarter Begins | ESL – Last Day of Enrollment |
Quarter Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College & High School | ESL | |||||
| Summer 2009 | June 24 | June 25-30 | July 1 | July 3 | July 23 | August 25 |
| Fall 2009 | September 11, 12 & 13 | September 14- 18 | September 21 | September 23 | October 16 | December 10 |
| Winter 2010 | December 27& 28 | December 28- 31 | January 4 | January 6 | January 29 | March 19 |
| Spring 2010 | March 27 & 28 | March 29- April 2 | April 5 | April 7 | April 30 | June 18 |
College Tuition
| Number of Credits | College Tuition | Number of Credits | College Tuition |
| 1 Cr | $252.60 | 13 Cr | $2,634.00 |
| 2 Cr | $505.20 | 14 Cr | $2,670.00 |
| 3 Cr | $757.80 | 15 Cr | $2,706.00 |
| 4 Cr | $1,010.40 | 16 Cr | $2,742.00 |
| 5 Cr | $1,263.00 | 17 Cr | $2,778.00 |
| 6 Cr | $1,515.60 | 18 Cr | $2,814.00 |
| 7 Cr | $1,768.20 | 19 Cr | $3,059.00 |
| 8 Cr | $2,020.80 | 20 Cr | $3,304.00 |
| 9 Cr | $2,273.40 | 21 Cr | $3,549.00 |
| 10 Cr | $2,526.00 | 22 Cr | $3,794.00 |
| 11 Cr | $2,562.00 | 23 Cr | $4,039.00 |
| 12 Cr | $2,598.00 | 24 Cr | $4,284.00 |
Housing
Resident Halls: fully furnished, private room and share bath. Rainier Hall prices include internet and phone access. Meals are not included.
The following are average costs, for specific information and application materials, please contact the Housing
Department at http://housing.edcc.edu. Airport Pick up $20 on arrival dates only.
Rent
| 1 month | 1 quarter (3 months) | 1 academic year (3 quarters-9 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Place | $675 | $2,025 | $6,075 |
| Sophie Court | $600 | $2,550 | $7,650 |
Deposits and Fees
| Non-Refundable Application fee | Refundable Damage Deposit | Security Deposit | Non-refundable cleaning fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Place | $250 | Your security deposit
becomes your damage deposit upon move-in. |
$150 | $100 |
| Sophie Court | $250 | $150 | $150 |
Homestay: Private and fully furnished bedroom and shared bathroom.
| Application Fee | $250 (non-refundable) |
| Temporary Stay (includes food) | $25 daily |
| Full Room and Board (meals): | |
Fall Quarter 2009 (September 11 – December 12) |
$1,820 |
Winter Break (December 12 – December 27) |
$300 |
Winter Quarter (December 27 – March 27) |
$1,800 |
Spring Quarter (March 27 – June 26) |
$1,780 |
Refund Policies
IESL Classes: If a student notifies ISS in writing before the first day of the quarter, a refund of paid tuition will be
processed. There are no refunds after the first day of the quarter.
College or High School Credit Classes: A refund of tuition and fees is made only when a student officially
withdraws from a class. 100% - First five instructional days of the quarter. 50% - First 20 calendar days of the
quarter. No refunds of tuition after the first 20 calendar days of the quarter. No refund of tuition may be made for
any purpose beyond the current quarter.
What’s next
- Receive your I-20, Acceptance Letter, Housing and Airport Pick-up form (Only if you are staying with a host family), and Orientation Calendar.
- Apply for your STUDENT VISA at the United States Embassy or Consulate closest to your home (bring passport and bank statement and/or sponsorship papers). The U.S. Embassy/Consulate will require that you show proof of payment for the SEVIS fee (I-901) of $100.00. For more information regarding this fee please refer to http://www.ice.gov/sevis
- Purchase health insurance. If you don’t have insurance already, medical and dental insurance will be available for purchase after you arrive at Edmonds Community College.
- Make flight arrangements.
- Complete and return HOUSING and AIRPORT PICKUP form to Edmonds Housing Office by fax at (425) 640-1057 (Only if you are staying in the dormitory or with a host family).
- Receive confirmation of housing placement from HOUSING OFFICE (Only if you are staying in the dormitory or with a host family).
- Travel to the United States and arrive at Edmonds Community College.
- Report to the International Student Services office and meet your International Student adviser through Orientation. You will be given the Orientation Calendar.
- Attend orientation week activities.
- Registration
- For ESL students - Take PLACEMENT TEST and pick up CLASS SCHEDULE (Tuition will be due this day).
- For college students - Receive placement test scores and meet with your adviser to register for classes.
- Attend the first day of class.
